Stephanie

I was at Knott's Berry Farm a few weeks ago and suddenly noticed I was hook gripping the bar on the roller coaster

It's been a couple days, but I've gotten through a week and a half of this challenge and in still here so I'm proud of myself! I'm right on track with my daily drinking of 1.5L a day, but I think that starting next week I will bump it up to 2. I train 5-6 times a stl and down 1L on the workouts Alone, so I'm being my body needs more than just 1.5L. I'm exciting about my daily improvement in my exercise and while I never push hard enough to break proper form, I'm still progressing at a steady rate . My push press moved up to 80lb and my kettlebell movements went from 26lb to 35lb. I still struggle a lot with my way habits but I've got a plan in the works.... I'll share that weekend I'm ready

Sounds like you're doing amazing! I love the goals and especially the one about eating sweets with someone else. I guess I have tendency to eat then when no one else is looking, so maybe(note the maybe) I'll try that next challenge And I love that you worked out while at the park with your daughter . Good luck!

I noticed that this is a year old (as you mentioned ) and don't want to be spamming, but if you are still looking for a business opportunity, I may be able to help you out in that department...

Love the Socrates quote! (I know, it's unrelated to your post, but just noticed it and had to thank you for sharing it )

This sounds just like me! I was reading an article based on someone's dieting journal and it mentioned her least favourite exercise: Zumba. This was the ensuing conversation in my head: "What's my least favourite exercise?" "Burpees. Duh." "Wait, what? Not anymore." "Ok, running." "Wait, what? Not anymore." "Ok, so what is it?" "Um… um… Gee, whiz! What's going on!? Why can I not think of an exercise I hate!?"

I find the same. Interestingly enough, I learned that salt cravings are actually water cravings in disguise. By the body craving salty foods, you'll naturally end up drinking water after. I noticed that when I drank water when I had those cravings, they generally subsided! Which correlates with the bloating (that lots of us get). Bloating is also the body's natural way of holding onto water in needs. The best way to combat that is by drinking more. Go figure!

I've actually been really, really happy with RBX from Ross or Marshall's. Great prices, super comfortable and works with my weight (175lb) and height (5'2").

I just got an email that my adiPower weightlifting shoes have been shipped and are on their way. So excited!

Feeling absolutely stoked about today's Babe & Barbell class ! We worked on Bench Press and Back Squat. My Bench Press 1RM jumped from 90lbs to 100lbs. And my Back Squat 1RM jumped from 90lbs to 135lbs. Now that's what I call progress! The Pink Fit class was pretty intense and super fun. For total time - 21-15-9 Overhead Squats (45/65) Burpees *Rest 2 min 3 Rounds: 40 Double Unders 12 Front Rack Lunges (45/65) 10 Toes 2 Bar --> 22:40 (OHS = 30lbs, DU = 20 attempts, FRL = 30lbs, T2B = attempts)

Today is a rest day as far as exercise goes, but I'm on track with my water drinking (yes, it does sound oddly camel-like) and bedtime. (Actually, last night I was in by 10:05! Was pretty awesome!)

Thanks

Today's had me feeling super strong. Woot! Woot! Ran 5k in under 30 minutes and hit a PR of 180 lbs in deadlifts! Workout today was: 3 rounds for reps - 1 min at each station Wall Balls (14/12lbs) Burpees Deadlifts (55/75/95lbs) Box Jumps Row (for calories) *1 min reps between rounds Total reps: 148 competitor (95lb deadlifts, round 1 - 14lbs and round 2 & 3 - 12lbs wall balls) Really being conscious of drinking water and I'm loving it how feels

Thank you! Just noticed in your signature that you're training for your first 5k. Same here! (Well, I'm going for 10k, but same idea - first run!)

I totally understand. And yeah, you definitely don't want to do it too late. I remember last year, while working as a dorm counsellor, I would come back to the dorm after a 7pm class with so much energy, the boarding girls got an absolute kick out of it !